daily hope
Everyday Kindness
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Related Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4b (recording quotes TPT). The linked Bible reader uses the World English Bible.
Meditation transcript
Transcript of the recording. Scripture translation labels describe the translation quoted in the audio.
0:00Some of the most profound truths in life are the things that are so commonplace to us that we forget their importance.
0:10I think being kind to one another is one of those things.
0:15We forget that everyone on Earth is a person that Jesus deeply loves.
0:22I hope that as you rest with this meditation, you can become aware of the kindness and love Jesus shares with you, so you can go out and share it
0:34with others.
0:37Okay.
0:39Let's begin by consciously relaxing the body.
0:46And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:56As your body begins to settle, take a moment to consider this verse: Love is gentle and consistently kind to all.
1:10It refuses to be jealous when blessing comes to someone else.
1:24And again, love is gentle and consistently kind to all.
1:32It refuses to be jealous when blessing comes to someone else.
1:52Gently bring your awareness to any sensations you're feeling, just noticing the sensations on the body.
2:12Maybe it's the air on the skin or the weight of the body in the chair, just noticing and welcoming these sensations as part of the meditation.
2:41Notice the rise and the fall of the chest as you breathe.
2:57Follow the breath and notice how it changes your body, the inhales expanding the body and filling it up with life, and the exhales relaxing the body, letting go.
3:34Follow the breath as it comes in through the nose and then goes back out through the mouth.
3:52You don't have to do anything.
3:56It's natural and effortless.
4:00Your body knows how to relax.
4:06You are simply unearthing the calm that was already there.
4:19This is a safe place of love and deep rest.
4:33Allow your mind to take refuge in God.
4:56When it feels comfortable, go ahead and take a few deep breaths in, nice and easy.
5:20Let the breath settle and become natural, and bring your attention to the space in the room, not thinking too hard about it, just becoming aware of your body and
5:42your surroundings.
5:54Feel the chair beneath you.
5:59Pay attention to the position of your body.
6:04Make sure that you're comfortable.
6:19Notice the state of your mind.
6:25Does the mind feel calm?
6:28Does it feel restless?
6:32Both are okay.
6:45Just a simple, easy noticing.
7:01Just noticing the space, almost like you're an observer.
7:21Notice the gentle sound of your breath, coming in and going out, deepening the inhales, and extending the exhales, letting the body rest.
8:06Just relax.
8:21Take this verse with you.
8:25Love is gentle and consistently kind to all.
8:31It refuses to be jealous when blessing comes to someone else.
8:49When you feel ready, slowly bring your awareness back to the breath and allow your eyes to open.
9:01Take a few deep breaths, in through the nose and out through the mouth.
9:11Notice how you feel.
9:16I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:20We'll see you again tomorrow, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.